Special Inspections Program

The Fairfax County
Special Inspections Program, established in 1973 after the collapse
of a 26-story concrete building under construction, monitors all major
commercial and residential construction projects.

Special inspections are observations, inspections and tests conducted
during the construction of a building which require particular expertise
to substantiate adequacy. The owner must retain a Registered Design
Professional to provide these services, and bears the associated costs.

Special inspections are required by the current building code
and are outlined in the Special Inspections Program publication. Associated forms
are listed below in PDF and DOC formats; materials are available in
alternate formats upon request. Please contact the Critical
Structures Section at 703-222-0114, TTY 711 for more information.